Corona big city notes and disasters in December 1946
Local Corona items include construction plans for retail outlets at Henry’s Collectible Bakery site and Jenk’s Hardware area. Labor Day weekend chaos drew about 8000, with no serious injuries. several resignations and new appointments in the Chamber of Commerce and Corona committees are noted. An air crash near Corona killed Victor S. Kuster’s plane victim and prompted investigations, while a fire damaged Glen Vinsen’s dance venue. Republicans won the national election as Coron Concert Association announced performers for the season. President-elect Joe Copley named for the Corona Chamber of Commerce. multiple local resignations and appointments fill civic posts amid ongoing community activities and traffic.
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Ben Sampselle
Chamber of Commerce
Pict
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CAA
Ace Victor S. Kuster
Armiheim
Glen Vinisen
Pedley Street
Noreg
Ma. Vinsen
Coron
J. S. Lowery
Joseph B. Ball
G. & B. Company
W. M. Colbern
Corona Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
American Legion Hall
Ross Cunningham
Corona Athletics Baseball Association
Sheridan and
Railroad Sts
Grand Boulevard
California Midnight Curfew Ends as New Year Plans Begin
Unclear text reports a midnight curfew ending in California with sparking debates and enforcement details. It notes actions by governors and presidential proclamations affecting state policy, plus economic and public safety implications for bars and workers.
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California
Parking Meters Discussed by Corona City Council
Corona officials weighing parking meters in the business district from Fourth to Highth streets and extending several blocks. survey requested by Chief Lowery with 400 meters estimated. Council members favor the plan while awaiting a formal report.
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Corona
Lowery
Council
Charles Verity
Corona City
J. 5. Lowery
BR. J. Steiner
Thieves Take 760 Pounds Sugar From Indianapolis Store
A Standard grocery store manager reports burglars broke in and stole 760 pounds of sugar during sugar rationing in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Dow Jones Edged Higher In Broad Market Turnaround
The Dow Jones averages show 30 industrials at 177.20 up 0.97 along with 20 railroads at 51.13 up 0.06 and 15 utilities at 87.27 up 6.17, with 65 stocks at 64.70 up 0.28 and about 1,820,000 shares traded. Temperatures into the midweek rise slowly after a cool night with generally clear skies and winds easing this afternoon.
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Dow-Jones
Third Annual First Baby of the Year Contest in Corona
The Corona Daily Independent announces its third annual First Baby of the Year contest with prizes from local merchants. Rules: the first baby born after midnight Jan 1 1947 within Corona city limits secures prizes and a credential letter from the paper. Contenders include several likely newborns as the year turns.
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Corona
Corona Daily Independent
Toa
Paul Wilson
Mro
Gilbert Wilson Brandson
Marc
Woo. Kroonen
Tom Alton Ford
Alton Ford
Weatherby Furniture
Canning Drug
Buchanan’s
Trame
Willhite’s Pharmacy
Keller Furniture
Corona Florist
Ada Mae
Tot Shop
Corona Electric
Simins Florists
The
Daily Independent
Corona in 1947 As Viewed by New C of C President
Corona chamber notes 1947 milestones under President Ray Shook and Secretary Ben Sampsell. Membership reached a record 286, industrial growth surged, decentralization trends seen in Pomona and nearby cities, and efforts to attract business focus on character and environment. Mrs Rose Kerr leads the chamber office at 922 Victoria St with her two teens, Dan and Aliece.
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Corona Chamber of Commerce
Ray Shook
Ben Sampsell
Corona
California
Pomona
Chamber of Commerce
Rose Kerr
160 New Houses For Corona In 1946 Reported
Corona's 1946 building boom saw total permits reach 1,374,589 dollars, over four times the prior high. There were 154 new residences approved, with March May and April peaking, and a note that more homes may push the total past 160 as 1945-started houses complete. Details follow in Thursday's paper.
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Corona
C. J. Bechtel
A J Hamilton 76 Former Corona Grocer Dies
Death notice from Corona reports A J Hamilton aged 76 died at his daughter Gene Mires home in Burbank. He operated a Corona grocery for over 12 years on East Sixth Street near the park. Survivors include sons A J Hamilton Jr James S Hamilton Edwin W Hamilton and five grandchildren. Funeral at Preston Mortuary Riverside Friday at 2 p.m.
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A. J. Hamilton
Gene Mires
Burbank
Preston Mortuary
Riverside
Hamilton
East Sixth Street
Park
A. J. Hamilton, Jr
Westwood
James S. Hamilton
Santa Monica
Edwin W. Hamilton
Council Reviews Pending 250000 Sewer Bond Issue
City discussions centered on a possible 250000 bond for sewer and disposal plant expansion with a special election likely. About 80000 from state marked funds may be available, with final amount pending estimates. Acting City Engineer Doyle Boen is coordinating with Currie Engineering on the project.
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Corone
Doyle FL Boen
Currie Engineering Co
Corona
Pine and
Cedar Streets
J. Steiner
Steiner
Huron
S. 20
Fivelything
Judge Russell Waite to Address Riverside Lions Club
Riverside attorney Judge Russell Waite who became superior judge in 1947 will speak to the Lions Club Thursday with Elvin Downs as chairman. President Charles Verity announced the engagement noting Waite’s upcoming address and the club's event details.
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Russell Waite
Riverside
GR. Freeman
Riverside County
Lions Club
Elvin Downs
Charles Verity
Small Fire Quelled At Old Foothill Packing House
A small blaze started by a vagrant in the ruins of the Foothill Lemon Co packing house on Main Street near the Santa de railroad tracks was fanned by high winds but quickly controlled by the city fire department. No major property damage occurred beyond additional scorching of some rusk.
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Main Street
Santa de
Hong Kong Jockeys barred after occupation during re‑exam
The Hong Kong Jockey Club will bar jockeys who raced during the Japanese occupation from the track until qualifications are re examined. Only four Chinese jockeys are listed to ride in the forthcoming meeting, opening around Chinese New Year in mid January.
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Ohe
Hong Kong Jockey Club
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Wartime Powers Ended After Proclamation to End Emergency
President Troi feday formally declared an end to wartime statutes granting extraordinary powers. The move ends pay and seizure authority but keeps wartime disruptions and Roosevelt era emergencies in effect until Congress acts. Sugar rationing and rent controls remain unchanged.
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Prttian Sani
Roosevelt
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New York Times Square New Year Show Expects Chaos
Tonight's New Year spectacle in Times Square will bring heavy crowds and loud celebrations. A barricaded store window reflects the tense mood as plans unfold for a costly, wet, and chaotic scene with many spectators from around the world. Meanwhile a German export plan aims to balance wartime dynamics by moving 900 million dollars in goods to support zones and restore economic balance.
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Winds of 75 Miles Hit Southern California Causing Deaths
A violent 75 mile an hour windstorm swept Southern California today killing two people and injuring others. In San Bernardino and Redlands, victims include Joseph Garcia Odd Redlands and Jack Chepwin of Los Angeles crushed by a falling tree limb. Downtown San Bernardino traffic was halted as debris and swaying holiday decorations disrupted the area.
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